Printing in Linux
Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
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Overview/Description
identify how to install printers and print filters in Linux and administer printing.
Target Audience
Students wishing to acquire the basic skills required as a Linux system administrator.
Prerequisites
General knowledge of computers and computer operating systems ideally encompassing Unix knowledge because of the similarity to Linux.
Expected Duration (hours)
3.2
Lesson ObjectivesPrinting in Linux
identify the steps and commands used to install local and network printers in Linux.
install print filters in Linux.
install printers and print filters in Linux.
select the appropriate commands to print a file in Linux.
query a print queue and cancel print jobs.
manage printing issues and problems in Linux.
administer printers in Linux.
add and administer printers using CUPS.
add printers using the KDE CUPS front-end and print from a graphical KDE application.
manage printers using the GNOME CUPS front-end and print from a graphical application in GNOME.
manage printers using CUPS.
Course Number:259940_eng